Tag Archives: Caracas

Venezuela’s final death throes


Arrest of the mayor of Venezuela’s largest city on charges of treason should, but probably will not, end the dictatorial reign of Chavista el Presidente Maduro. My wife, Jeanie, and I spent periods totaling more than two years, and ranging … Continue reading

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Dictatorship and violence reign as Venezuela approaches a crisis


The economy is almost beyond repair, with inflation exceeding fifty percent annually and getting worse. Shortages, corruption and censorship are endemic. Yesterday, approximately 10,000 demonstrators protested. The Chavista regime responded violently, the only way it understands. Daniel, as far as … Continue reading

Posted in Abuse of Power, Brutality, Chavez, Civil War, Corruption, Executive Decree, Free Press, free speech, Freedom, Government reliance, Inflation, Internet, Law and Order | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments